About the Mission
Computer Management Assistant
ANNOUNCEMENT NUMBER: 07-40
OPEN TO: All Interested Candidates
OPENING DATE: December 11, 2007
CLOSING DATE: Until Filled
WORK HOURS: Full-time; 40 hours/week
SALARY:
Not-ordinarily Resident: Position Grade: FP-5
Ordinarily Resident: Position Grade: FSN-9
The US Embassy in The Hague is seeking an individual for the position of Computer Management Assistant.
BASIC FUNCTION OF POSITION
Serves as front-line support for the unclassified computer systems at the Embassy, Consulate and other locations. Assists in the management of all systems software and hardware on the Local and Wide Area Networks running under MS Windows 2000/2003 server, Exchange 2003, and MS XP operating system in Active Directory environment.
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED
NOTE: ALL APPLICANTS MUST ADDRESS EACH SELECTION CRITERION DETAILED BELOW WITH SPECIFIC AND COMPREHENSIVE INFORMATION SUPPORTING EACH ITEM. THE U.S. EMBASSY WILL ONLY RESPOND TO THOSE APPLICANTS WHO MEET THE REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS.
EDUCATION: A College degree in Computer Science or an equivalent discipline, which requires ample use of Information Systems is required. Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer certification or equivalent training in the field of Computer Science and Management.
EXPERIENCE: Not less than four years of prior work experience with Microsoft Windows 2000 and/or Windows 2003 operating systems and software programs as well as progressively more responsible work within the Information Systems field.
LANGUAGE: Level IV (fluency) Speaking/Reading/Writing English Level III (good working knowledge) Dutch are required.
KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:
Must have system administrator experience within the last year and completely familiar with Microsoft Windows 2000/2003 server and Microsoft Windows XP operating systems as well MS Exchange 2000/2003, MS SQL 2000/2005, MS Sharepoint 2003/2007, ASP design, MS IIS 5.0/6.0 software. Must have an excellent understanding of PC/Server architecture and its operation, be able to trouble shoot basic hardware problems and have the ability to install PC components, including application software. The incumbent will also be expected to offer technical support assistance and design, assembling of presentations and Intranet website development.
SELECTION CRITERIA:
When equally qualified, US Citizen Eligible Family Members (AEFMs) and U.S. Veterans will be given preference. Therefore, it is essential that the candidate address the required qualifications above in the application.
ADDITIONAL SELECTION CRITERIA:
1. Management will consider nepotism/conflict of interest, budget, and residency status in determining successful candidacy.
2. Current employees serving a probationary period are not eligible to apply.
3. Currently employed US Citizen EFMs who hold a FMA appointment are ineligible to apply for advertised positions within the first 90 calendar days of their employment.
4. Currently employed NORs hired under a Personal Services Agreement (PSA) are ineligible to apply for advertised positions within the first 90 calendar days of their employment.
TO APPLY:
Interested applicants for this position must submit the following or the application will not be considered:
1. Application for U.S. Federal Employment OF-612 (http://www.opm.gov/forms/pdf_fill/of612.pdf); or
2. A current resume or curriculum vitae that provides the same information as an OF-612; plus
3. Candidates who claim U.S. Veterans preference must provide a copy of their Form DD-214 with their application.
4. Any other documentation (e.g., essays, certificates, awards, copies of degrees earned) that addresses the qualification requirements of the position as listed above.
SUBMIT WRITTEN APPLICATIONS TO:
American Embassy
Human Resource Office
Lange Voorhout 102
2514 EJ The Hague
SUBMIT ELECTRONIC APPLICATIONS TO:
hrothehague@state.gov
DEFINITIONS:
1. EFM: US Citizen spouse or US citizen child as referred to in 6 FAM 111.3, paragraph R, (1) who is at least age 18, and who, in either case, is on the travel orders of a US citizen Foreign or Civil service employee or military service member permanently assigned to or stationed at a US Foreign Service post or establishment abroad and under Chief of Mission authority.
2. Family Member (FM): Foreign born spouses, dependent children, unmarried partners of the same and opposite sex, parents, other relatives or adult children who fall outside the Department’s current legal and statutory definition of EFM.
3. Ordinarily Resident (OR): A citizen of the host country or a citizen of another country who has shifted the main residency focus to the host country and has the required work and/or residency permit for employment in country.
4. Not-Ordinarily Resident (NOR): An individual who is not a citizen of the host country; and does not ordinarily reside (see 3.) in the host country; and, is not subject to host country employment and tax laws; has a U.S. Social Security number (SSN).
CLOSING DATE FOR THIS POSITION: UNTIL FILLED
The US Mission in the Netherlands provides equal opportunity and fair and equitable treatment in employment to all people without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, political affiliation, marital status, or sexual orientation. The Department of State also strives to achieve equal employment opportunity in all personnel operations through continuing diversity enhancement programs.
The EEO complaint procedure is now available to individuals who believe they have been denied equal opportunity based upon marital status or political affiliation. Individuals with such complaints should avail themselves of the appropriate grievance procedures, remedies for prohibited personnel practices, and/or courts for relief.
NOTE: ALL APPLICANTS WHO ARE NOT THE FAMILY MEMBERS OF USG EMPLOYEES OFFICIALLY ASSIGNED TO POST AND UNDER CHIEF OF MISSION AUTHORITY MUST HAVE THE REQUIRED WORK AND/OR RESIDENCY PERMITS TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR CONSIDERATION.